31 July 2011

Stream of Consciousness Sunday ~ Sand, Sand Everywhere

The beach always sounds like such a good idea to begin with. I get it in my head that the boys will love the waves, it'll be a good way to get them some outside time, and the water will help us stay cooler in the horrible heat and humidity.

Then it starts. I go through the process of getting the towels, diapers, changes of clothes all put in the appropriate mesh beach bag that won't hold sand. Drinks & snacks, cause whatever it is about sun and salt air that makes you hungry, will no doubt be out in force.

Then I start on us. Swim diaper, shorts and shirt for Jaron. Swim trunks and a t-shirt for Aedyn, argue about underwear under the trunks or not, argue about wearing too small sandals that I know he won't keep on for five minutes. Wait, go back, forgot to sunscreen them up. Get myself dressed in something that will stand the saltwater. Feel fat and frustrated b/c I can't find a swim suit anywhere that will actually fit my boy right now. Settle for an old pair of capris and a tank top.

Get everyone into the car. Get to the beach. In 30 seconds flat everyone is covered in sand...sand that will work it's way into every crevice, crease, and corner of our bodies, my van and my house.

The boys had fun, but I think I would have done just as well taking them to the local pool...

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This was my 5 minute Stream of Consciousness Sunday post. It’s five minutes of your time and a brain dump. Want to try it? Here are the rules…

Set a timer and write for 5 minutes only.

Write an intro to the post if you want but don’t edit the post. No proofreading or spellchecking. This is writing in the raw.

Publish it somewhere. Anywhere. The back door to your blog if you want. But make it accessible.

14 comments:

Hubs and I went to a fair yesterday. We went last year too, and it took us maybe half an hour to get everything together and get out the door. This year, with the TinyOne? Almost two hours. It's exhausting just getting ready to go somewhere!

Ha! We went to the beach today (for the first time w/ our 17 month old) and I know EXACTLY what you mean! It was chaos getting to the beach, SAND IN EVERY CREVICE at the beach, then chaos getting back from the beach, then nap time.. phew! Great post. Happy SOC Sunday!

ha! I was just saying to my husband yesterday that at some point, he and I would have to get over our dislike of the beach and take our son. It does not sound like a good time to either of us, but we figure the little guy should experience the sand and waves at least a few times in his childhood. Our luck he will love it and want to go constantly! Love the picture!